Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

happy baby. There are some agents that can potentially harm or disturb this crucial time for an infant, these agents are known as teratogens. Environmental factors such as mercury, air pollution and pesticides and personal choices such as consuming alcohol, caffeine and inhaling any tobacco products, can all impose risks. Pregnancy can be a very exciting and stressful time, especially for new mothers and any of these teratogens can be overlooked, new parents need to spend time researching the…

1 Month: The zygote grows rapidly to about one half inch. During this time, the heart starts beating and the veins and arteries is active. Organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and liver begin to grow. The microscope detects the eyes, ears, mouth and nose, but the sex is not detectable (Matorell, Papalia, & Feldman, 2014). 7 Weeks: The baby is one-inch long and organs begin functioning; the liver produces blood cells, the stomach produces digestive juices, and the heart has a regular beat. The…

to. Whether it is a virus, chemical, or a drug. These things can cause a teratogen, which is a factor that produces a birth defect. In this paper, we are going to talk about two kinds of teratogens that could cause a birth defect. Cocaine and alcohol are very dangerous to any human being while they are pregnant. Cocaine is a white powdery substance that is made from a coca plant. It can be snorted, injected, or smoked. People can easily get addicted to this drug since it provides…

Parental Thoughts and Actions Regarding Their Child’s First Febrile Seizure Febrile seizures (FS) are a common convulsive disorder triggered by a fever during early childhood between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. They have no important negative effects on the patients cognitive development and usually represent a benign condition which does not require an extensive workup. To medical professionals, FS are just an everyday, harmless phenomenon with good prognosis, but to the inexperienced…

both antenatal and postnatal care for her 8 month son Ihaia and her 16 week pregnancy. Wikitoria has stated that she is not coping with this and is drinking alcohol which is apparent on her breath. This essay will discuss and examine the objectives of potential health consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy which include fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and postnatal depression. It will also explore how support can be provided from a range of services to resolve this identified…

disorders,strokes,and infection of the brain. Taking certain precautions during pregnancy might decrease the risk of cerebral palsy. To prevent Cerebral Palsy seek appropriate prenatal care as early as possible in the pregnancy. Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and other harmful drugs during pregnancy: these increase the risk of premature delivery. Also rubella (measles) during pregnancy is a cause of cerebral palsy. Signs and symptoms can vary greatly.Movement and coordination problems…

Women who choose to drink alcohol while being pregnant causes the baby to be born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). I want to know why women chose to drink, even when they know that it will cause the baby to be in danger. I am interested in talking about birth defects in babies from mothers who consumes alcohol during pregnancy. All of the Scholarly Sources I choose agrees with my thesis. Most of the sources in GALILEO believe that women who drink alcohol during pregnancy will cause…

permanent damage to a developing baby. There is a disorder that many children have called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD). There is also a lot of background behind this disease. Not only that but there are many possible effects on the baby and what they look like if the mom drinks during pregnancy. Many doctors have tried to find treatments for this problem, but FASD remains incurable. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a disorder that many kids struggle with for their whole…

is never okay. Drinking while pregnant can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and other birth defects such as fetal alcohol syndrome. These side effects can contain physical problems, problems with behavior and learning disabilities. For example, the child can have Drinking while pregnant can cause a premature labor and the baby can have deformities and can possibly be addicted to alcohol. Even the smallest amounts of alcohol can travel to an infant’s system and put the unborn…

future. People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome experienced just that. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a congenital syndrome caused by excessive consumption of alcohol by the mother during pregnancy, characterized by retardation of mental development and of physical growth, particularly of the skull and face of the infant. However, people can be effected by their mother’s prenatal alcohol consumption without having Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Alcohol-related birth defects and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental…